Concordat on Openness in Animal Research

These 72 signatories have undertaken to fulfil the Concordat’s four commitments:

We will be clear about when, how and why we use animals in research

We will enhance our communications with the media and the public about our research using animals

We will be proactive in providing opportunities for the public to find out about research using animals

We will report on progress annually and share our experiences

The Concordat is underpinned by an agreement that communication about animal research should provide accurate descriptions of the benefits, harms and limitations of research, be realistic about the potential outputs of such research and be open about its impact on animal welfare and the ethical considerations involved.